(looking) over the top of one's glasses; (looking) through a pair of glasses
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
impressions; thoughts; feelings; opinions
to refer to; to use as reference
letter (of alphabet); character; writing
though; notwithstanding; although
to look downwards; to lower one's eyes
anyhow; at any rate; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
to walk away; to walk off
whereabouts; place where one is; position; location
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
(with a) thump; (hanging) straight down
to be (of animate objects); to exist; to stay; to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
closing up shop (for the day); stopping business; going out of business
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
tattoo (esp. a traditional Japanese one); tattooing
to look toward; to have one's eyes drawn towards something
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
system; organization; organisation; architecture
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
to say in a round-about way (not to upset); to cushion the blow; (lit.) to wrap in wafer paper
to do completely; to do accidentally; to do without meaning to; to happen to do
arbitrarily; of its own accord; voluntarily; wilfully; willfully; as one pleases
bad guy; villain; evildoer; scoundrel
story; tale; talk; discussion
staff officer; military staff; adviser; counselor; counsellor